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What’s Driving Autonomous Vehicles

Self-driving cars are approaching fast in the rear-view mirror, poised to overtake conventional vehicles within the next decade. Automakers are joining the likes of Google, Uber, and a growing number of start-ups to harness the technological advances that will power next-generation autonomous vehicles.

What’s Driving Autonomous Vehicles

Self-driving cars are approaching fast in the rear-view mirror, poised to overtake conventional vehicles within the next decade. Automakers are joining the likes of Google, Uber, and a growing number of start-ups to harness the technological advances that will power next-generation autonomous vehicles.

EXPLORE THE ICONS TO REVEAL KEY TECHNOLOGIES

Sensors & Cameras

Machine Learning

Local Data Processors

High-performance GPS

Artificial Intelligence

Radar

Cloud-Based Data Processing & Management

LIDAR

Smart Technologies

Connectivity

Sensors & Cameras

Sensors & Cameras

Onboard cameras and sensors collect vast amounts of data processed in real time to keep the vehicle traveling in the proper lane and operating safely

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